Uniformed Firefighters Association

UFA President Gerard Fitzgerald on the Passing of Retired FF Ronald Svec Wake Monday, February 5, 2018 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM O'Brien Funeral Home 2028 Route 35 Wall, NJ 07719 Funeral Tuesday, February 6, 2018 10:30 AM St. Catharine's Church 215 Essex Ave. Spring Lake, NJ 07762 Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald…

UFA President Gerard Fitzgerald Comments on Passing of Retired Lieutenant Edward Meehan Wake Wednesday, February 7, 2018 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 7:00pm - 9:00pm Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home 100 Franklin Ave. Pearl River, NY 10965 Funeral Thursday, February 8, 2018 Service: 11:30am St. Anthony's Church 36 West Nyack Rd. Nanuet, NY 10954 Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President…

Due to the WTC LODD funeral for Retired Lieutenant Edward Meehan, L-22, the time of the February Union Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, February 8th, has been changed to 3:30pm SHARP, on the same day, at the Hilton New York JFK Airport Hotel, 144-02 135th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11436. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording…

On Friday, February 9, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Robert E. Newman, L-18, who died on February 9, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-15/L-18, 25 Pitt Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

If you are interested in ordering FDNY Hellenic Society t-shirts, please send a completed order form to E69 L28, Attention Pete Constantine, by February 10, 2018. Checks should be made…

The Bravest Football Club will be holding tryouts for new players on Tuesday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 20th starting each day at 11 AM sharp. The location is the…

On Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 11:00 am, a Memorial Service will be held at the quarters of L-20, 253 Lafayette St., New York, NY in honor of the 60th…

All members interested in running the 2018 NYC Marathon should enter the NYRR lottery, which closes February 15, 2018. Please go to https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org/plan-your-race/run-in-2018. Any questions, please contact Denis Sweeney, L-35…

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 would like to extend an invitation to all FDNY members to attend the funeral of Army Private 1st Class Emmanuel Mensah. Private…

Looking to stay in shape and compete? FDNY Rugby is looking for new players. Rugby combines the speed and physicality of football with the stamina of soccer. We travel around…

The Bravest Football Club will be holding tryouts for new players on Tuesday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 20th starting each day at 11 AM sharp. The location is the…

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 22nd. The meeting will be held at Randall's Island, Building 11 Cafeteria at…

The FDNY Phoenix Society cordially invites you to the 2018 Lunar New Year Celebration, Year of the Dog, on Sunday, February 25, 2018, from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. Breakfast…

The 2018 King of the Ice Tournament will be held at the Freeport Rec Center Rink in Freeport, NY from February 26 through March 21. Round robin will be played…

On the Arm Breakfast at Friends of FirefightersOn Wednesday, February 14th, from 8-11am, drop by the firehouse for a Valentine's Day breakfast prepared with love by retired firefighters Tony Cat,…

The Bravest Football Club will be holding tryouts for new players on Tuesday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 20th starting each day at 11 AM sharp. The location is the bubble at the Bay Terrace Sports Center, 212-00 23rd Avenue, Bayside, NY 11360. Any member interested in playing for the team is encouraged to attend…

The Counseling Service Unit of the FDNY, with the support of Captain Kananowicz (aka K9) from Engine 53, is running a monthly support group for members who have children or family members with special needs. Come together with other members who share similar challenges and exchange ideas and get support. We will hold the next…

The FDNY Emerald Society Annual Scholarship Examination will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018, 8:30 am to 11:30 am at All Hallows High School, 111 East 164th Street, Bronx, NY. Children who will be graduating from 8th Grade or Junior High School in 2018 are eligible if a parent or sibling is a member…

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The Silver Shield Foundation is honoring the service of uniformed members of the FDNY to the New York community by awarding one member's college-bound daughter or son -- chosen by lottery -- a college scholarship in the amount of $5,000, renewable annually for up to four years. To be eligible, a student must be the…

On Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 0930 hours, the 41st Annual FDNY VS. NYPD Race will be held in Central Park. All active and retired members are eligible to participate. Race starts at East 103rd Street in Central Park. Registration is at J.H.S. 13 1573 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029, or online at Runsignup.com.…

On Monday, March 12, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Lt Steven Sorger, E-6, who died on March 11, 2017. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-6, located at 49 Beekman Street, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to…

Wake Wednesday, March 14, 2018 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm RJ O'Shea Funeral Home 94 East Montauk Hwy. Hampton Bays, NY 11946 Funeral Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 11:00 am RJ O'Shea Funeral Home 94 East Montauk Hwy. Hampton Bays, NY 11946 Internment to Follow Mount Pleasant Cemetery 43 Main St. Center Moriches, NY 11934 All Off-Duty…

Join the Brooklyn Nets for FDNY Appecation Night on Tuesday, March 13th, at 7:30 pm, as they take on the Toronto Raptors. Each ticket includes an exclusive FDNY t-shirt, and a portion of each ticket sold will benefit the FDNY Foundation. Tickets cost $85 for Lower Level seats, $60 for 100 Level seats, or $30…

The 2018 Garden of Dreams Foundation Talent Show will take place on Tuesday, March 27, at Radio City Music Hall. The Garden of Dreams Foundation has given the UFA a limited number of tickets that are open to all active and retired members and their families. There will be a VIP Reception at 6:00pm and…

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Wake Sunday, March 18, 2018 2-4pm and 7-9pm Monday, March 19, 2018 2-4pm and 7-9pm Daniel J. Schaefer Funeral Home 4123 4th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 Funeral Tuesday, March 20, 2018 11am St. Michael's Church 352 42nd St. Brooklyn, NY 11232 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert…

A Memorial Service will be offered on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 1000 hours at St. Rita's Church, 275 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, to honor the following deceased members of E-332 and L-175. Capt. John T. Dunne, L-175, Capt. Eric P. Dailey, L-175, Lt. Robert R. Dolney, E-332, Lt. James W. Blackmore, E-332, Lt. Thomas…

On Thursday, March 22, 2018, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Ner Tamid Society are hosting their second annual Seder to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover. Join for a full Seder meal provided by a reputable Glatt Kosher caterer in the Auditorium at 9 MetroTech. All members…

On Friday, March 23, 2018 at 1100 hours, a Plaque Dedication will be held honoring the memory of Firefighter Ronald R. Brenneisen, L-43, who died on September 12, 2014. The dedication will take place in the quarters of E-53/L-43, 1836 Third Avenue, New York, NY. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend.…

The SSG Chris Engeldrum FDNY VFW Post 12033 will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 22nd. The meeting will be held at Randall's Island, Building 11 Cafeteria at 7:30 pm. All Military Veterans who have served overseas during time of war are eligible to join. For additional information, see the Post website at…

The Garden of Dreams Foundation will be hosting a Concert for Dreams and the 2018 Garden of Dreams Talent Show this month, and they have given the UFA a limited number of tickets for families interested in attending. The Concert for Dreams will be held this Friday, March 23, at the Beacon Theatre. Doors open…

This year's annual FDNY vs NYPD Charity Hockey Game will be broadcast live on ESPN Radio. Tune in to 98.7 FM on Saturday, March 24, at 12:00 pm to listen to the action live from Madison Square Garden with Don La Greca and Rick DiPietro. Please help support FDNY and NYPD charities by donating here:…

Come watch the FDNY Bravest Rugby team take on the NYPD Rugby team on Saturday, March 24, at 4:00pm in the Annual Firefighter Chris Engeldrum/Police Officer James McNaughton Charity Match, followed by Major League Rugby's new franchise Rugby United New York vs. Mystic River RFC. The event will take place at Gaelic Park, 4000 Corlear…

Funeral Saturday, March 24, 2018 11am St. Frances de Chantal Roman Catholic Church 1309 Wantagh Ave. Wantagh, NY 11793 There will be no wake preceding the funeral mass. All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President Robert Eustace Recording Secretary WTC Related Illness Deaths

Bayside's first annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held this Saturday, March 24th, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Formation begins on 36th Ave between Bell Blvd and 213th Street 36th Ave between Bell Blvd and 213th Street. All members reporting to march should be dressed in full Class A Uniform. For further information,…

Wake Sunday, March 25, 2018 2-4pm and 7-9pm Monday, March 26, 2018 2-4pm and 7-9pm Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home 29 Atlantic Ave. Floral Park, NY 11001 Funeral Tuesday, March 27, 2018 10am St. Patrick's Cathedral Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10022 All Off-Duty Members should attend in Class A Uniform. Fraternally, Gerard Fitzgerald President…

Out of respect for the family and friends of Lt. Michael Davidson, Friends of Firefighters will be rescheduling tomorrow night's Firehouse Kitchen Talk. Members will be notified when the event is rescheduled. On Tuesday, March 27th, join Friends of Firefighters for a firefighter-prepared dinner followed by an informational support group specifically for FDNY members who…

The 2018 Garden of Dreams Foundation Talent Show will take place on Tuesday, March 27th, at Radio City Music Hall. The Garden of Dreams Foundation has given the UFA a limited number of tickets that are open to all active and retired members and their families. There will be a VIP Reception at 6:00 pm…